Posted on Jul 23, 2020
I am wondering did the whole Army get new serial numbers a while back or just retirees?
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After decades of having ones serial number stenciled on duffel bags, printed on all sorts of cards and papers, verbally said, etc. I am told we need to change serial numbers again, for security it is said. My 8th NG, RA (2), ER, E, O, no prefix and new one.
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When I was in they did everything by SSN, even on my dog tags. I don't know who came up with that system but it wasn't a good idea. I hope they changed it.
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MAJ Ronnie Reams
It came about when the law was changed that prohibited SSAN from being used for ID. First ones had E prefix for Enlisted, W for WOs and O for Officers. That was two of my 8 serial numbers, ESSAN and OSSAN. BTW, I never changed my dog tags and used my second RA number from 1965 when I got it until now.
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SPC Kevin Ford
MAJ Ronnie Reams I'm glad they changed that. I remember duty rosters being posted with people's SSNs.
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SFC Steven Borders
I still have my SSN on my dog tags. I have never received new ones and well to lazy to pay for new ones. LOL
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MAJ Ronnie Reams
I guess that may be new name for serial number. In same spot on ID card that had serial number.
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My first SN was 05000000. Then it was my SSN 000-00-0000. So changing SN’s is nothing new in the US Military.
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MAJ Ronnie Reams
There was an E, W or O prefix between older SNs and just the SSAN. Like you prolly had OSSAN before just SSAN.
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MAJ John Lavin
I just found my old dog tags. My wife had put them away but forgot where they were; She was cleaning and found them. She asked me if I still wanted them. Of course I do!
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DoD to drop social security numbers from ID cards
DoD to drop social security numbers from ID cards
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MAJ John Lavin
Is DOD getting rid of the old ID card system and going to the CAG card system? Does this mean I need a new one, again?
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Are you referring to this:
To protect your privacy and personal identity information, the Department of Defense (DoD) is removing Social Security Numbers (SSNs) from all ID cards. A DoD Identification number and a unique DoD Benefits Number (DBN) will be printed on the cards. You'll get the new ID card with your unique DBN when your current ID card expires.
https://tricare.mil/ssn/
To protect your privacy and personal identity information, the Department of Defense (DoD) is removing Social Security Numbers (SSNs) from all ID cards. A DoD Identification number and a unique DoD Benefits Number (DBN) will be printed on the cards. You'll get the new ID card with your unique DBN when your current ID card expires.
https://tricare.mil/ssn/
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MAJ Ronnie Reams
So in effect this is new serial number. I only know because my ID got lost and I needed a replacement. Otherwise, since it has indefinite expiration, I never would have known. 4th Med Gp still looks at it and says OK what last 4 of social? Part of 10% that do not get the word, along with doctor offices. LOL Thanks!
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